Ortho Spinal Surgery Patient Care Technician, PT

BJC HealthCare; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 28,930,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefit Eligible

Tuition Assistance

401(k) with company match

Health and dental benefits

Job summary

Missouri Baptist Medical Center is seeking a Part-Time CNA to support a dedicated nursing team in a Magnet-recognized hospital setting. You will assist with ADLs, monitor vital signs, collect data, and contribute to safe patient care in an orthopedic/neuro spine unit.

Under supervision of licensed nurses, you will help ensure patient safety, educate patients and families, and participate in ongoing quality and regulatory activities. CNA certification is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Certified Nurse Assistant license required.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Implements direct patient care under nurse supervision; assists with ADLs and vitals.
• Collects patient data and reports changes to the nurse.
• Assists with patient and family education; documents care activities.
• Ensures supplies and equipment are available for patient needs.
• Participates in safety, quality, regulatory compliance and professional development.

Skills

ADLs

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

Urinary catheter care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

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Job description

Additional Information About the Role

• Part Time, 24 Hours/wk
• Day Shift, 7:00a - 7:00p
• Benefit Eligible
• Holiday & Weekend Rotation

Additional Preferred Requirements

• CNA

Overview

Missouri Baptist Medical Center, an acute care hospital in St. Louis County, offers a full continuum of medical and surgical services, including heart care, cancer, women and infants, breast health, gastrointestinal, orthopedic, stroke, therapy, wound and pain management services. The hospital has a 24-hour adult emergency department and cares for pediatric patients at a separate emergency department in collaboration with St. Louis Children’s Hospital.

Missouri Baptist is the first and only hospital in St. Louis County to be named a Magnet® hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The prestigious designation is the highest credential a health care organization can receive for nursing excellence and quality patient care. This recognition has been accomplished by less than nine percent of hospitals nationwide. Additionally, U.S. News & World Report ranked the hospital #2 in the St. Louis metro area.

Orthopedic/Neuro Spine department at Missouri Baptist offers a 32-bed unit for patients undergoing joint replacements, back surgeries and other orthopedic procedures. The patient care team analyzes patient lifestyle, function, mobility, and home support, then customizes care plans to determine a safe discharge plan with the goal of returning patients to their home setting

Role Purpose

Provides direct patient care to support the licensed professional nurses responsible for a team of patients to ensure a safe environment for patients by reducing risk of harm. Collects vital information on the patient and reports such to the nursing team which contributes to the overall assessment of each patient and any changes to a patient's condition.

Responsibilities

• Implements direct patient care under the supervision of the nurse, promoting patient and family centered care in a healing environment. Administers or assists patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), performs vital signs, intake & output, fall and pressure ulcer prevention measures, urinary catheter care, phlebotomy, or point of care testing as requested.
• Collects clinical data and information on patients, and reports changes in patient status to the nurse.
• Assists nurse with patient and family education. Documents all patient care activities provided with correct medical terminology. Acts as 1:1 patient safety sitter as necessary.
• Ensures availability of supplies and equipment to meet each patient's needs.
• Participates in activities that promote patient safety, quality and regulatory compliance. Participates in professional development.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience

• No Experience

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Preferred Requirements

Licenses & Certifications

• Certified Nurse Assistant

Benefits and Legal Statement

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJCli>
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer